Customer Loyalty stories
Only 10% of retailers say they can deliver personalisation at scale, as fragmented data and systems slow Australia's AI push.
Independent hotels could win repeat bookings from big chains and OTAs as Cloudbeds and Journey pool loyalty rewards across a shared network.
Businesses could see faster campaign delivery as Adobe's new AI layer links marketing, analytics and customer service tools across existing systems.
Trust is lagging behind consumer appetite for AI-led shopping, leaving merchants racing to add controls before wider adoption takes hold.
Rising enterprise spending on AI helped push Genesys Cloud annual recurring revenue to USD $2.8 billion, with international sales nearing 45%.
Many firms are still stuck in AI pilot purgatory, and Kyndryl's new orchestration tool aims to move projects into day-to-day operations.
Rising fees and longer free-shipping thresholds are widening the gap between what Australian shoppers want and what retailers promise at checkout.
Frontline teams at multi-location service businesses could cut dashboard churn as AskNicely's new tools automate insights and routine review replies.
Enterprise adoption is moving from pilots to production, helping Parloa lift net revenue retention to 150% and pass USD $50 million ARR.
Exclusive pricing and discounts matter more than personalisation for most shoppers, as too many app alerts and poor rewards drive them away.
The Glasgow gifting platform plans to add 40 staff and open a Southeast Asia warehouse as it targets a bigger US market.
Summer foot traffic gives small firms a rare chance to win loyal buyers with banners, uniforms and merch, if they act quickly.
Retailers risk missing out on Gen Z's rising spend unless they fix legacy systems and align stock, finance and service to changing habits.
Next-day and signed-for parcels are gaining ground as UK shoppers prioritise speed and certainty at checkout, Scurri said.
Loyalty schemes in APAC are losing relevance as global leaders win customers with simpler, more personal offers delivered in real time.
Brands risk losing customers to AI agents unless loyalty offers are machine-readable, real-time and simple enough to be chosen automatically.
APAC retailers are losing margin as clunky loyalty systems fail to meet demand for real-time, personalised offers and easier redemption.
AI is trimming contact-centre admin and lifting productivity as CX teams seek gains without sacrificing the human touch.
British Stripe merchants will add instalment payments at checkout from July, as Affirm broadens its reach and competes for online sales.
Trust is now a commercial issue for insurers, as Consumer Duty and wary customers push them towards transparent AI and fairer claims handling.